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Axinite and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.363.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-78
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Axinite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Topaz physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Axinite and Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Axinite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.